Lead Social Worker III — Bilingual Spanish

School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 913,000 - 1,322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Paid personal business days

Paid sick days

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Social Worker to perform complex social work services on an assigned unit and evaluate clinical problems for patients. The role includes leading a team, coordinating care, and communicating in Spanish for non-English speakers.

The position requires an MSW, a Clinical Social Worker license, and two years of professional experience. It is an in-office role with benefits and bilingual pay.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university.
• Two years of professional social work experience in evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Ability to read, speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit.
• Evaluate clinical problems for patients.
• Evaluate community provider services for future placement based on patient needs.
• Develop treatment strategies and evaluate group, individual and family counseling sessions.
• Serve as designated lead worker.
• Communicate in Spanish to those who do not read, write, or speak English.
• Complete documentation in the clinical record per hospital policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Make referrals to Linkage Case Management and Assertive Community teams and community agencies.
• Provide consultation to community agencies, professionals, families, and other facilities regarding services for clients.
• Perform other duties within the scope of listed duties.

Skills

Spanish language

Clinical social work

CPR certification

Background check

Education

MSW degree

Clinical Social Worker license

Two years professional experience

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Social Worker to perform complex social work services on an assigned unit and evaluate clinical problems for patients. The role includes leading a team, coordinating care, and communicating in Spanish for non-English speakers.

The position requires an MSW, a Clinical Social Worker license, and two years of professional experience. It is an in-office role with benefits and bilingual pay.